14 ¶ Then Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of [a]Edom, saying, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that we have had,

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Footnotes

  1. Numbers 20:14 Because Jacob or Israel was Esau’s brother, who was called Edom.

Edom Denies Israel Passage

14 Moses sent messengers from Kadesh(A) to the king of Edom,(B) saying:

“This is what your brother Israel says: You know(C) about all the hardships(D) that have come on us.

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20 He answered again, Thou shalt not go through. Then [a]Edom came out against him with much people, and with a mighty power.

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  1. Numbers 20:20 Or, the Edomites.

20 Again they answered:

“You may not pass through.(A)

Then Edom(B) came out against them with a large and powerful army.

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